First published 2021
Nisha, a young Cypriot woman, vanishes without a trace. Her mother, Nisha, is consumed by grief and determined to find her. As she navigates the labyrinth of bureaucracy and societal indifference, Nisha uncovers clues that suggest her daughter may have fallen victim to a sex trafficking ring. Desperate to find the truth, Nisha must confront her own past and the trauma that has shaped her life. "Songbirds" is a poignant exploration of the profound love between a mother and child, and the lengths we will go to protect those we hold most dear.
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: family-drama, mystery
Setting: Cyprus
Period: 21st-century
457 pages · Library Binding · Wheeler Publishing
Content warnings: kidnapping, trafficking